Indulge in the delightful flavors of Tomato Rice Soup with Basil, a culinary symphony that tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant colors and aromatic herbs. This classic soup is a comforting and wholesome meal, perfect for a cozy lunch or a light dinner. Its creamy texture, vibrant red hue, and the enticing aroma of basil create an unforgettable sensory experience. The recipe is surprisingly simple, requiring pantry staples and fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, savory rice, and a touch of cream. With variations like a vegan version and a spicy kick, this versatile soup caters to diverse palates. Savor the creamy rendition, delight in the vibrant red hue, and relish the aromatic basil, all while enjoying a wholesome and comforting meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TOMATO AND RICE SOUP
This tomato rice soup is quick and easy. It's perfect for those days when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, but still want a warm, comforting, simple and yet delicious soup. All you need is a few common pantry ingredients and 30 minutes. Vegan and gluten-free
Provided by https://mayihavethatrecipe.com
Categories Soup
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and sauté for 7-8 minutes, until translucent
- Reduce the heat to low, add the crushed tomatoes, water and salt. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil
- Add the rice and stir well. Reduce the heat to low again, cover and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the rice starts to soften (increase the time to 30-35 minutes if using brown rice or until the brown rice is tender).
- Take the pot off the heat and keep it covered for another 10 minutes or until the rice has cooked completely
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 129 calories, Sugar 5.5, Sodium 343, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat .6, UnsaturatedFat 3.3, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 2.5, Protein 3.1
ROASTED TOMATO BASIL AND RICE SOUP
Provided by Gena Hamshaw
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400F. Place the tomatoes, cut side up, onto two large, foil- or parchment-lined baking sheets (a shallow casserole dish will also work well). Drizzle them evenly with two tablespoons of olive oil and then use your hands to coat them well. Sprinkle them generously with coarse salt and then a pinch of black pepper. Nestle the garlic cloves in between the tomatoes. Roast the tomatoes for 50 minutes, or until they're browning and juicy. Remove them from the oven and set aside.
- Heat the remaining half tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium high heat. Add the onions, along with a liberal pinch of salt and a tablespoon of sugar (if using -- the sugar will help them to caramelize and also to mellow the acidity of the tomatoes). Saute for 10-12 minutes, or until the onions are golden, adding a few tablespoons of water as needed to prevent sticking.
- Add the tomatoes, along with all of their roasting juices, to the pot, along with 3 cups of the vegetable broth and thyme. Mash the tomatoes up a bit with the back of a spoon to help release their liquid. Bring the whole mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the soup in batches to a blender, along with the basil, and puree till very smooth, or use an immersion blender to puree it. When it's well pureed, return the soup to the pot. Check it for seasoning and add extra salt and black pepper to taste (I added an extra 1/4 teaspoon salt to the soup). Also check the soup's consistency, and add the remaining cup of broth if needed--I like a thicker soup, but it shouldn't look like marinara sauce. Finally, stir in the rice if using.
- Divide soup into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a few basil leaves. Serve. Leftover soup will keep for up to five days, and it can be frozen for up to two months.
BROWN RICE, TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil and add the rice and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a bowl.
- Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Pour over the rice. Add the tomatoes and basil. Mix well and check the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.
TOMATO RICE SOUP
This is an elegant version of the old-fashioned tomato and rice soup, studded with fresh seafood. If you want a simpler dish, omit the seafood. If you are lucky enough to have a garden full of fresh tomatoes, you can substitute them for the canned variety. Use about 1 and 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot; cook and stir vegetables until they begin to soften, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring until rice is evenly coated in oil, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in undrained tomatoes, chicken broth, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Rinse the scallops, and if large cut scallops in half. Stir the scallops into soup, and cover. Continue to simmer until the rice is tender and the scallops are opaque, approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the basil, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 642.4 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
TOMATO RICE SOUP WITH BASIL
This soup is very simple and is wonderful when you are not feeling well. It is not complicated and it is not super flavorful, I make it when someone is feeling under the weather and can't hold down a big meal. You can use your favorite rice.
Provided by Chef Luma
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in large soup pot.
- Add onions and sauté a few minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté one minute (until fragrant).
- Add tomato juice, diced tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Add rice.
- When rice is almost cooked add fresh basil and finish cooking until rice is to your liking.
- Serve with salted tops soda crackers.
ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP
Serve Ina Garten's Roasted Tomato Basil Soup recipe, made with canned and fresh plum tomatoes, for an elegant starter from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
- In an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock. Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Pass through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade. Taste for seasonings. Serve hot or cold.
BASIL TOMATO-RICE SOUP
Make and share this Basil Tomato-Rice Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add in onion, celery, garlic, and basil; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened.
- In a food processor, puree tomatoes with juice; add to pot with stock and rice; season with sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil; decrease heat, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in parsley.
- **To make a creamy soup, add 1/2 cup whipping cream along with the parsley.
- **If you have fresh basil, substitute 2 tablespoons of the chopped fresh basil for the dried basil and add along with the parsley.
CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP WITH RICE AND BASIL
This delicious version of an old favorite is full of tomato flavor and is sure to brin gback memories of home. If you have really good flavorful ripe tomatoes, use them in place of canned tomatoes. Otherwise, canned tomatoes offer the best flavor and consistency.
Provided by Stinkerbell
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sweat the onions and garlic in a little olive oil until translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the broth, fresh basil and tomatoes, reserving some of the juice from the tomatoes.
- simmer until everything is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Puree the soup with a handheld blender, or in batches in a food processor or countertop blender.
- Return the pureed soup to a low simmer.
- Gently simmer the heavy cream before adding it to the soup, then use the reserved tomato juice to adjust the final consistency.
- Add the rice just before serving.
- Serve the soup in preheated soup cups or bowls and garnish with the chiffonade of basil.
TOMATO BASIL SOUP
A creamy rendition of a traditional favorite. This has made me a SouperHero in my house. This meal is full-bodied enough to not need the addition of a sandwich; however, garlic bread is nice for dipping.
Provided by Sara
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in both amounts of tomato sauce, chicken broth, basil, and oregano. Increase heat to medium and simmer until soup is reduced, 10 to 20 minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Add cream. Continue to puree in batches until smooth, transferring creamy soup to another pot.
- Heat soup over medium-high heat until hot, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 747.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
BASIL TOMATO RICE
"Whenever my family wants something different to go with our grilled beef-or other entrees, I throw together this easy side. It's so fresh-tasting, and I always have the ingredients on hand." Sarah Rupe - Eldon, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, basil and salt; heat through. Stir into rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your soup. Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes that are sweet and juicy.
- Roast the tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and gives the soup a lovely smoky taste. If you don't have time to roast the tomatoes, you can skip this step, but the soup will not be as flavorful.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich, flavorful taste.
- Add plenty of fresh basil: Basil is the perfect herb to complement the tomatoes in this soup. Add it at the end of the cooking time so that it retains its bright, fresh flavor.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: This soup is delicious on its own, but it's also great with a variety of toppings. Try adding grated Parmesan cheese, croutons, or a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
This tomato rice soup is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It's packed with flavor, thanks to the roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover rice. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this recipe a try!
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